High School Field Hockey: 5 Things About The State Tourney

Five things to watch for in state high school field hockey tournament:

Lewis Mills Makes Bid For Title: The Spartans haven't won a Class S title since 2005 when they shared with Haddam-Killingworth but they are the No. 1 seed this year and unbeaten at 15-0.

Don't Count Out: 13-time champion Granby, which was the No. 9 seed last year and went to the Class S final. The Bears (13-1-0-1) are the third seed and have an overtime loss to Avon and a loss to Hand-Madison.

The CCC West Connection: Glastonbury and Simsbury are the top two seeds in Class L but the Glastonbury win over Simsbury this week was pivotal as now Simsbury, at No. 2, could potentially face seventh-seeded and defending champ Darien in the quarterfinal.

Mothers And Daughters: Coach Sue Leckey and her senior daughter Hannah are poised for their last state tournament together with Hand as a No. 2 seed in Class M while Westbrook (with coach Janet Dickey and her senior daughter Lili) is the sixth seed in Class S.

FCIAC Dominance: Darien has won titles six of the last seven years and though seeded seventh in Class L, is still a force to be reckoned with. Wilton is the defending champion and No. 1 seed in Class M.

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